The home health nurse is caring for a patient who has been recently diagnosed with a cognitive disorder. How can the nurse best prepare the family for the patient's care?
a. Leave them literature about the disorder.
b. Instruct them about the physiological changes that cause the disorder.
c. Allow them time for expression of their feelings and grief.
d. Discuss options for placement in a long-term care facility.
ANS: C
Allowing time for expression of their feelings will help the family cope and begin planning how best to care for their loved one.
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